Mainline, a program of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, is a health promotion organization dedicated to supporting people who use drugs through harm reduction programs. Our mission is to reduce acquisition and transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B & C, to increase awareness of health and social issues facing PWUD, and to help current and former PWUD through education, support and empowerment.
What We Offer
- Needles, syringes, sterile water, cookers, matches, filters, ties, condoms, stems, meth pipes.
- Safe disposal of used needles.
- Fentanyl Test strips and Naloxone kits.
- Awareness and education related to harm reduction, particularly safer injection and safer practices.
- Peer support, including assistance with exploring and accessing detox, treatment, methadone.
- Assistance in locating and navigating resources for legal, social services, employment and housing issues.
- Over the counter nutrition as available.
- Inform clients of the nature of the relationship with them as well as the limitations of that relationship.
- Protect the integrity and welfare of the clients at all times by not engaging in spreading gossip.
- Recognize that dual or multiple relationships may increase the risk of harm to the clients and may impair a professional judgment.
Services
- Testing
- Counselling and Support
- Harm Reduction
- Sexual Health
- Housing
- Legal Services
- Health and Wellness
- HIV Self-Testing